RYCO opens the second call for individuals and organizations in the field of art and culture

2024-03-11 16:50:00, Aktualitet CNA

RYCO opens the second call for individuals and organizations in the field of art

Workshop on Video Animation - Mural Fest Project, supported by the First Open Call

The Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund brings new opportunities for art in action to contribute to mutual understanding and lasting peace

Following the successful completion of the First Open Call, which supported 29 individuals and organizations from the Western Balkans region, whose projects covered the entire spectrum of cultural and artistic expression - from music, literature and architecture, to projects in the field of cultural heritage, design, fashion, visual and performing arts, the Regional Office for Youth Cooperation (RYCO) invites individuals and organizations to apply for the Second Open Call and contribute to regional cooperation and reconciliation through cultural activism.

The Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund is a multi-year project of RYCO, financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany and supported by the governments of the Western Balkans. The project targets cultural practitioners and civil society organizations in the field of culture, aiming to support youth cultural activism and creative solutions in response to current social and political issues in the region.

Successfully implemented projects from the previous project cycle are the best indicators of the cultural and artistic contribution to the increase of regional cooperation, intercultural dialogue and peace building and serve as a motive for the continuation of activities in the new open call.

Fashion show of artists from Sarajevo and Belgrade - The Western Balkans Silk Road Project supported by the First Open Call

"Being part of this project allowed us to create a connection between artists from Sarajevo and Belgrade, which has shown itself in the wonderful joint work during our final event, a fashion show. Through this activity, we aimed to exchange cultures and approaches that have been important for artistic creation throughout history, and play an integral role in creating connections and networks of young designers and activists throughout the Western Balkans region" - shared enthusiastically one of the beneficiaries, Jana Zarkovic.

As in the previous call, the grant opportunity for individuals in the Second Call is 3,000 EUR , while NGOs can apply for grants up to 6,000 EUR . More information on the application process is available on the RYCO website at www.rycowb.org .

By applying and participating in projects, young people gain a unique opportunity to be vocal and share their views on various social issues through creative expression.

Individuals, cultural practitioners and civil society organizations in the field of culture from the Western Balkans can submit applications for the second public call from March 11 to April 11, 2024.